--- product_id: 25923089 title: "Switzerland 1974" brand: "soft machine" price: "€ 41.55" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25923089-switzerland-1974 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Switzerland 1974 **Brand:** soft machine **Price:** € 41.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Switzerland 1974 by soft machine - **How much does it cost?** € 41.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25923089-switzerland-1974) ## Best For - soft machine enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted soft machine brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Named after a novel by William Burroughs, the legendary Soft Machine was one of the very first groups to bring together jazz and progressive/psychedelic rock, fusing these into a single, creative style. In 1974, the group added the now-legendary guitarist Allan Holdsworth to the line-up and headed for the well known Montreux Jazz Festival. Now, for the first time ever, these audio and video recordings have been licensed and the entire performance is issued in this CD/DVD set, which features the earliest performance footage of Allan Holdsworth on the marketplace. ## Images ![Switzerland 1974 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RtYw28uVL.jpg) ![Switzerland 1974 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rSVaxQGCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Some good some not good *by W***B on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 26, 2015* I am a fan of Soft Machine (all lineups) and Holdsworth so I bought this 60-minute live CD/DVD that took place four decades ago in 1974. As with any live recording there will be mistakes and audio glitches and there are several on this disc. During "The Man Who Waved at Trains" and "Peff" the keyboards are distorting so bad that at times they are eliminated completely from the mix, and the stereo mix collapses to right side for a bit...until it's fixed. But I guess that can be overlooked because the Marshall/Babbington rhythm section is on fire during "Peff". Just amazing! The other songs that really stand out for me are "Bundles", "Land of the Bag Snake", and of course "Hazard Profile" with some tasty extended Holdsworth soloing on his custom white SG with Minnie Mouse sticker on the pickguard. Can't make out the other sticker but my guess is it's another Disney character. The video is what it is, nothing spectacular, but this could be the only footage of this lineup.There is a lot of great music here but there also is stuff I don't care for. "The Floating World" is very repetitive and would be tolerable for 2 minutes, or as an intro, but it drones on for over 5 minutes. Allan sings "ahhs" on this tune and looks very uncomfortable doing it. There is a bass solo "Ealing Comedy" and drum solo "LBO", both last about 5 minutes, they are OK but I would have rather heard a guitar solo. "Joint" is a synth/drum experimental piece based around beeps and noises rather than melody - not my thing.Overall, some of this is really good and some not so good and I don't regret this purchase, but I don't think it is something I will listen to or view a lot. It would have been cool if they put some bonus features like band member interviews on the DVD, but I'm sure most fans will enjoy this release as it is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Soft Machine live / Switzerland " 74 *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 12, 2019* the cd I received gets a frozen image and no sound at around the 31 st/min. or so and I have to skip ahead for about 5 min ........it happens right in the middle of Allen's gtr. solo , terrible !!!!!!! why is that ? am I just unlucky with this purchase / have others experienced the same thing ? anyway , the band deserves 5 Stars , but for the price payed , another 10/15 min of live /TV performance could have been added as a bonus and that would have been greatly appreciated , too bad though ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Cuneiform does it again *by D***W on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 19, 2015* One of my favorite lineups of the ever-changing Soft Machine. If you're a Bundles-era fan, a Holdsworth enthusiast, or just interested in the band in general, this is a great package. The band meshes some relatively tame exploratory works with some of the most tightly-composed pieces that they'd created to that point in this televised set. The DVD is a simple, no-frills transfer with fine stereo sound - If you've seen these videos online or in trading circles, you'll notice a brighter presentation and improved synchronization. The CD is a great addition and the full package by Cuneiform doesn't disappoint. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25923089-switzerland-1974](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/25923089-switzerland-1974) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*